5 things of note in area sports

Friday

Nov 30, 2007 at 12:01 AM

Volleyball players Kelsey Hodge and Katie Robinson honored.

By JOHN PATTONSun high school sports editor

* The Florida Dairy Farmers' volleyball classification players and coaches of the year were announced this week, and there is quite a local contingent. Oak Hall's Katie Robinson and Buchholz's Kelsey Hodge (both senior outside hitters) were the 2A and 6A players of the year, respectively. The 6A coach of the year was Buchholz's Jeff Reavis. The two players are now among six finalists for Miss Volleyball, and Reavis is a finalist for overall coach of the year. Ballots are due from voters Dec. 3.

* The Tallahassee Florida High (12-0)-Newberry (12-0) Class 2B football state semifinal will be broadcast on the www.theprepzone.com starting at 7 p.m. Friday.

* The former Floridaprospects.com Invitational has been renamed the Perry and Mark McGriff State Farm Insurance/Kiwanis Club of Gainesville Invitational. The prestigious girls basketball tournament will take place at Gainesville High School on Dec. 27-29.

* The Eastside girls soccer team has opened up 11-0 and are worth keeping a close eye on this year. The Rams won a tight game against rival Gainesville early this week.

* Former Buchholz (and Louisville/James Madison) quarterback Justin Rascati has signed a contract with the Peoria Pirates of arenafootball2. His hope is this will be a step that helps him get to the NFL.

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